1460
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Michael is a 1460 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a saint in a red robe, standing on a green hill with a sword in his right hand. He wears a halo and has large wings, with a green and red pattern on the feathers. In the foreground, a man in a white robe kneels, while another figure in a brown robe is visible in the background. The saint's attire and the presence of a sword suggest a scene of triumph or protection. The use of bright colors, particularly red and green, adds to the overall sense of vibrancy and energy in the image. The artist's use of woodcut techniques and hand-coloring creates a unique and textured visual effect. To learn more about this style, explore the Renaissance movement.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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